De La Rue Overview
- Year Founded
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1812
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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1,662
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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8
- Investments
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9
De La Rue General Information
Description
De La Rue PLC offers security products, software solutions, and specialist services that underpin the integrity of trade, personal identity, and the movement of goods. Its segments include: Currency which provides printed banknotes, polymer substrates, and banknote security components; Identity Solutions involve the provision of passports, e-Passport, national IDs and e-IDs, driving licenses, and voter registration schemes; and Product Authentication and Traceability produces security documents, including authentication labels, brand licensing products, government documents, cheques, and postage stamps. It operates in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the Rest of the world and derives maximum revenue from the currency segment.
Contact Information
Website
www.delarue.comCorporate Office
- De La Rue House
- Jays Close Viables
- Basingstoke RG22 4BS
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- De La Rue House
- Jays Close Viables
- Basingstoke RG22 4BS
- England, United Kingdom
De La Rue Timeline
De La Rue Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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De La Rue Patents
De La Rue Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202509122-D0 | Security devices, security documents and methods of manufacture | Pending | 10-Jun-2025 | ||
| AU-2024397906-A1 | Security devices and methods of manufacture thereof | Pending | 15-Dec-2023 | ||
| AU-2024398373-A1 | Security devices and methods of manufacture thereof | Pending | 15-Dec-2023 | ||
| AU-2024401268-A1 | Security devices and methods of manufacture thereof | Pending | 15-Dec-2023 | ||
| EP-4823861-A1 | Security devices and methods of manufacture thereof | Pending | 15-Dec-2023 | B42D25/351 |
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De La Rue Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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De La Rue Investments & Acquisitions (9)
De La Rue’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with Joint Venture (Canadian Bank Note Company/ De La Rue). The deal was made on 28-Jan-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Joint Venture (Canadian Bank Note Company/ De La Rue) | 28-Jan-2026 | Joint Venture | Government | ||
| De Le Rue Authentication | 12-Dec-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Plastic Containers and Packaging | ||
| Imaging Automation (Digitized photo imaging software systems) | 01-Oct-2010 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Sequoia Voting Systems | 01-May-2002 | Merger/Acquisition | Government | ||
| ATS Money Systems | 02-Mar-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software |
De La Rue Exits (4)
De La Rue’s most recent exit was on 12-Dec-2016 from De Le Rue Authentication. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| De Le Rue Authentication | 12-Dec-2016 | Completed |
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| Sequoia Voting Systems | 01-May-2002 | Completed |
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| Ingenico Group | 30-Mar-1998 | Completed |
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| Portals International | 01-Jan-1995 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
De La Rue FAQs
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When was De La Rue founded?
De La Rue was founded in 1812.
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Where is De La Rue headquartered?
De La Rue is headquartered in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of De La Rue?
De La Rue has 1,662 total employees.
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What industry is De La Rue in?
De La Rue’s primary industry is Government.
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Is De La Rue a private or public company?
De La Rue is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of De La Rue?
The current valuation of De La Rue is .
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What is De La Rue’s current revenue?
The current revenue for De La Rue is .
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How much funding has De La Rue raised over time?
De La Rue has raised $133M.
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Who are De La Rue’s investors?
Atlas Holdings has invested in De La Rue.
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